Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dacoity
noun
/dəˈkəʊɪti/
Definition
Dacoity refers to a crime that involves a group of armed robbers, typically stealing from others, often associated with violence or intimidation.
Examples
- The police arrested a gang suspected of conducting dacoity in the village.
- Reports indicated that the dacoity occurred late at night when the residents were asleep.
- Community programs aim to reduce the risk of dacoity in urban areas.
Meaning
The term most commonly denotes organized robbery, especially in certain regions such as South Asia, where it is perceived as a serious crime.
Synonyms
- Robbery
- Burglary
- Heist
- Banditry
